I don't have time to read what everyone else has said, so I'll just toss in my $.02. Maintenance is the key. Maintain the plugs and plug boots (dielectric grease) and the DI should not give you problems (no missing = no problems). Flush the cooling system regularly - use Bar's Leaks if you believe in it (I do) - and the heater core, head gasket and water pump should be OK. Do the Townsend mod and the mounts should be OK (replace the torque rod bushing when it starts to develop cracks, or switch to a urethane bushing and be done with it). Also, avoid really abusive shifting. I have 45 K on my mounts now with no problems (other than T.R. bushing, which I replaced with urethane).

The turbo bypass valve will fail at some point. Cheap, easy. The headliner will fall at some point; so what else is new (900's do this too).

The blower motor will wear out somewhere around 100 K, probably; nothing to do but replace it. The clutch will wear out at some point - sooner or later depending on how it's been driven (just like any other car, including the 900). Replace the fluid every year or two to help maintain the hydraulics. Ditto the power steering fluid. Keep the engine tight - no oil leaks - to prolong mounts, crank pulley, etc.

The 9000 5-speed is a lot more reliable than the 900 (the older 900's, anyway - did they EVER get the pinion bearings strong enough?!) The 9000 auto is not known for its reliability.

See link below for further recommendations.

posted by 206.175.1...

http://quasimotors.gar.net/maintenance_new.htm

• Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:56:49
  • Well, success, sort of..., Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 14:54:58
    • where are you in the US, and are you looking at, josh p, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 19:48:47
      • I'm in Maine. Suggestions for good places to find one??, Tim B., Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:38:41
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Quasimotor, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:54:24 <-- Viewing This Message
  • I've currently got one of each, so I'll toss in my $.02, Steve C, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 11:27:00
    • SPare control boxes?, Quasi, Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:59:13
  • Have him drive one......, Bill U, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:01:01
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., Andy D, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:28:34
  • Your dad has a lot of valid points but..., No Snaab, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 21:12:56
    • Yes, this is another point I've made to him..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 22:17:40
      • If you want a Passat with four motion, 5 speed, and, No Snaab, Wed, 24 Apr 2002 21:41:11
  • Compare time to r/r engine accessories...., Tony Wirtel, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:23:43
  • Re: Help me convince my father of the 9000's reliability..., meng, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:21:02
    • "involved relationship" is a good way of explaining..., Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:39:57
  • my family's had two 900's and a 9000... go 9K!, josh p, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:49:34
  • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., zeke, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:53
    • Re: the 9000 is more reliable than the 900........., alistair lambert, Mon, 20 May 2002 09:32:04
    • ah, just what I want to hear! parts, though?, Tim B., Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:40:13
  • some thoughts, saabaru, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:20:26
  • don't swear off the older 9000's..., nt moore, Mon, 22 Apr 2002 16:07:26

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